as in conserves
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserves
This preserves development velocity while preventing the entropy that eventually strangles the innovation vibe coding enables.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Slow down and study the impacts to protect workers and preserves the investment and jobs that make opportunity possible in the first place.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The postwar 1947 Imperial House Law, which largely preserves conservative prewar family values, also only allows male succession.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Planning Commissioner Mark Rosene noted the project preserves golf, but also adds a new, unique experience, and made the motion to approve the application, which was approved 6-0 by commissioners.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Coupled with a suite of PFAS-free process innovations—including water-repellent surface modification and adhesives—the membrane also preserves waterproof performance.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Lessons from history and culture The National Park System also preserves America’s history and culture – and reminds people of the country’s collective mistakes and triumphs.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
The process preserves raw materials and allows non-reusable cells to be passed on to recyclers, who can still recover lithium, cobalt, and other critical elements.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, as Darlington hosts its 75th Southern 500, Gordon stands as one who’s written — and now preserves — its history.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Slow down and study the impacts to protect workers and preserves the investment and jobs that make opportunity possible in the first place.
—Mark Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The postwar 1947 Imperial House Law, which largely preserves conservative prewar family values, also only allows male succession.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 6 Sep. 2025
Planning Commissioner Mark Rosene noted the project preserves golf, but also adds a new, unique experience, and made the motion to approve the application, which was approved 6-0 by commissioners.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Coupled with a suite of PFAS-free process innovations—including water-repellent surface modification and adhesives—the membrane also preserves waterproof performance.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Lessons from history and culture The National Park System also preserves America’s history and culture – and reminds people of the country’s collective mistakes and triumphs.
—Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation, 4 Sep. 2025
The process preserves raw materials and allows non-reusable cells to be passed on to recyclers, who can still recover lithium, cobalt, and other critical elements.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, as Darlington hosts its 75th Southern 500, Gordon stands as one who’s written — and now preserves — its history.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
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Researchers say the technology not only conserves water but also ensures construction materials meet strict safety standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Aug. 2025
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That means the agency stops paying out for previous disasters and conserves its money for life-saving missions during any new ones.—
Mae Anderson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
16 Oct. 2024
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The Miami Herald maintains full editorial control of this work.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Johnson, at the Urban Institute, maintains that many seniors are faring a bit worse this year in terms of inflation than the general population.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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This multimodal integration not only saves manual labor but improves the accuracy and defensibility of benchmarking outcomes, particularly important for transfer pricing in complicated, multi-jurisdictional settings.—
Chidambaram Bhat,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lukas Weese Shot of the day Jannik Sinner saves a break point with a flick of the wrists and a sharp angle.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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